Sports Authority mulls closing 450 stores nationwide

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- It soon could be the end of the road for Sports Authority. Instead of cutting back or restructuring, the company will sell off its assets and could close all of its stores across the country, including the three in Denver, according to Forbes.

“It’s a little surprising. You hear of the Main Street stores not surviving because of big-box stores like this, but it makes sense with Amazon and online purchasing that even these big stores would be having trouble,” Ritchie said.

The longtime sports Authority location on Broadway 10th Avenue with its castle-like architecture has been a staple for many Denver natives.

“I played baseball all my young childhood, so I’d come here all the time for whatever I needed,” Logan Johncox said.

Some said the closure is disappointing.

“It’s a little bit of a sad passing, but it happens,” Sam Dixon said.

But shoppers like Dixon couldn’t pass up on a good deal.

“I was actually hoping to get something from last year or from a pawn shop. So this is actually a better deal for a brand new bike,” Dixon said.

It’s unclear when the Denver stores will officially close their doors.